🧵 Introduction

This decorative lamp shaped like a spool wrapped with rope combines modern 3D printing with a rustic look. The model is designed to be easy to print, stable, and compatible with a standard E14 socket. I used a 200 lm LED bulb, but you can choose another light source – for example, an LED strip.

The model consists of five parts:

lampshade
upper spool
lower spool
middle rope section
bulb holder

All dimensions can be found in the drawing below.

🖨 Printing the individual parts

1) Lampshade

This is a model of a solid cylinder (you adjust the wall thickness by printing).
Print as a vase mode.
Without top and bottom layers.
A thin wall creates a beautiful light diffusion.

2) Upper and lower spool

On the parts imitating rope, set fuzzy skin to give the surface a more realistic texture.
I recommend two-color printing – filament change at the layer works great.
Print with small support where the rope rises.

3) Middle rope section

Print with a wide brim for better adhesion.
Add support under the overhanging part to prevent print breakage.

4) Bulb holder

Regular print without special settings.
Holes are prepared for M3x10 screws.

🔧 Assembly

Insert the power supply with the E14 socket into the bottom part.
Screw the holder onto the socket and secure it with an anti-rotation ring.
Screw the holder to the bottom part using M3x10 screws.
Insert the LED bulb.
Put on the lampshade.
Add the middle rope section – pins should fit freely. If you want a firmer connection, you can glue it (beware of bulb replacement possibility).
Finally, put on the upper spool, which fixes everything.

In my print, nothing is glued, and it holds firmly.

Photo documentation of the assembly is below.

🎥 Video

The entire printing process can be found in the video below.

https://youtu.be/qX1cOQT5N5Q

📄Drawing

🛠 Assembly photos

Rope Lamp

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 5% infill

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill